Entertainer

Entertainment is something that holds the attention and interest of an audience, or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but is more likely to be one of the activities or events that have developed over thousands of years specifically for the purpose of keeping an audience's attention. Although people's attention is held by different things, because individuals have different preferences in entertainment, most forms are recognisable and familiar. Storytelling, music, drama, dance, and different kinds of performance exist in all cultures, were supported in royal courts, developed into sophisticated forms and over time became available to all citizens. The process has been accelerated in modern times by an entertainment industry which records and sells entertainment products. Entertainment evolves and can be adapted to suit any scale, ranging from an individual who chooses a private entertainment from a now enormous array of pre-recorded products; to a banquet adapted for two; to any size or type of party, with appropriate music and dance; to performances intended for thousands; and even for a global audience. The experience of being entertained has come to be strongly associated with amusement, so that one common understanding of the idea is fun and laughter, although many entertainments have a serious purpose. This may be the case in the various forms of ceremony, celebration, religious festival, or satire for example. Hence, there is the possibility that what appears as entertainment may also be a means of achieving insight or intellectual growth. This occupation might include clown, singer, dancer, comedian, juggler, musician, or anyone else who earns a living in front of an audience. These people love to be seen, love to show what they do best, and love the consequent applause. Previously to the 1920s, this profession lacked respect; however, the money that Hollywood stars can make in the 1920s changes most minds, and by the present day such a background is generally felt to be an advantage.

Minimum Education Score:

• Disc Jockey: EDU-05 or Greater

Credit Rating: 10–70

Suggested Contacts: Vaudeville, theatre, film industry, entertainment critics, organized crime, and television (for modern-day)

Occ Skills:

• Art/Craft (e.g. Acting, Singer, Comedian, etc.)
• Disguise
• two interpersonal skills (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate, or Persuade)
• Listen
• Psychology
• any two other skills as personal or era specialties.